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Putin Issues Stark Warning to the West on Ukraine War Anniversary

Published February 24, 2026, 17:10
Putin Issues Stark Warning to the West on Ukraine War Anniversary

Vladimir Putin launched a scathing attack on the West, accusing Ukraine and Western intelligence agencies of undermining the peace process. On the anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine, the Russian president warned that Russia would respond to any attack with the use of nuclear weapons, raising concerns about an escalation of the conflict. Putin also claimed that the number of "terrorist attacks" against Russia has increased, which he attributes to Ukraine and the West. He ordered the FSB security service to intensify the protection of the country's energy and transport infrastructure in response to Ukrainian attacks. Putin's statements come at a time of heightened tensions and uncertainty in the region.